A patient is prescribed levothyroxine (Synthroid) and a fiber supplement. What key point would you be sure to teach the patient about these drugs?
a. "Take the drugs together as there are no interactions between them."
b. "Be sure to take the fiber supplement 2 hours before a meal and the levothyroxine 3 hours after a meal."
c. "Take the fiber supplement in the morning with breakfast and the levothyroxine in the evening before you go to bed."
d. "Do not take the drugs together because a fiber supplement will decrease the absorption of your levothyroxine."
ANS: D
You might also like to view...
When discussing pharmacological considerations, a 68-year-old client asks, "Why do medications seem to act differently than they did when I was younger?" The nurse bases the response on the concept that:
a. age-related changes affect the way drugs are metabolized by older adults. b. Over-the-counter (OTC) drugs have standardized dosages that are appropriate for all ages. c. older adults may need larger doses of medication to bring about the desired ef-fects. d. adverse drug reactions occur with similar frequency in older adults as the general population.
__________ is a general term that refers to pathologic changes in nerves
Fill in the blank(s) with correct word
What is the daily fluid requirement for an infant weighing 5 kilograms?
a. 250 milliliters c. 1 liter b. 500 milliliters d. 1-1/2 liters
The nurse is caring for a client who is experiencing an increase in cardiac contractility. Which of the following will decrease contractility and reduce myocardial oxygen demand for this client?
1. Administer Primacor as prescribed. 2. Administer Digoxin as prescribed. 3. Administer beta-blocker as prescribed. 4. Administer potassium chloride as prescribed.